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I’m ready to frost myself in cherry colored ruffles and lace for the sweetest holiday of the year. For my base, I’ve selected the delectable DownEast Lost in Love Dress.
Crisscross panels frame a sweetheart neckline in a wrinkle free, wash and wear jersey knit.
You can win your own DownEast Dress in time for a date with your Valentine, here’s how:
Either: Go to DownEast Basics, inspect their dress offerings, and leave a comment on this post identifying your preferred Valentine’s uniform.
And/Or: Become a DownEast Basics fan on facebook and leave a confirming comment on this Cardigan Empire post.
The winner of the Valentine’s Dress Giveaway will be selected on Friday, February 5th.
In the meantime, feel free to pick up your own Downeast Basics Dress for under $25.
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ooo…so many to choose from!Definitely a hard choice…but
I think the Oceanfront Dress would have to look the best, and be most liked when it comes to wearing it…yes, definitely that one 🙂
Since I am 6 months pregnant, the Oceanfront Dress looks so comfortable!
Loving this site! Bookmarked for future shopping! Now, I am loving that Oceanfront dress, probably in brown. It looks like something I could wear and feel girly all day
I’ve actually had my eye on this “lost in love” dress for a while… I love the criss cross top.
I like the Lost in Love dress in navy. I’ve had my eye on it for the longest time…wish the budget would allow for its purchase!
I’m already a facebook fan!
I love the Keep It Real dress, it’s so fun and funky, I’d pair it with a white cardi and big red chunky earrings…and my husband loves my patent nude double strap peep toe heels.
I am of course a fan of DownEast on FB.
oceanfront – looks like its so comfy. Great options
Ooh, I love this Lost in Love dress! Red is my color. Thanks for the chance. You look stunning in your Valentine outfit.
The Oceanfront dress in the charcoal color is my absolute favorite! It looks super comfortable and easy to wear.
the purple perfect form dress… obviously.
I’m a facebook fan!
I’m thinking the oceanfront dress is for me, anything to make me feel like I’m out of the snow!
I became a Facebook fan and I really like the purple Perfect Form dress! I have a thing for purple this year…
Lost in Love Dress in Navy please!!!
The Lost in Love dress. The color reminds me very much of a watermelon pink dress I fell in love with in a store window many years ago…
I like the lost in love dress too!
The Wild Cherry dress would be the perfect dress to wear for Valentine’s Day. Even if I’ll be spending it apart from my love!
I”m loving the lost in love as well!
And i’m a fb fan.
oceanfront dress please! what cute styles!
already a facebook fan!
Hard to choose! I like the “Keep it Real”, the “Flower Shop”, and the “Wild Cherry”.
the perfect form dress is absolutely beautiful; would be a perfect pick for dinner with the boyf 🙂
love them all!
I would have to say the Lost in Love dress. It would be so pretty for a night out on the town with my hubby!
i love the butterfly kiss dress!
and i just became a fan on facebook!
I love the Wild Cherry dress! Cute.
My favorite is the “Lost in Love”. So, so pretty!
Perfect form–ooh la la!! The perfect form (mwa-mwa-mwa) AND the perfect shade! I think I’m in love!
Am now a Facebook fan as well–thanks for the find!
OH how delightful! Your outfit here is adorable. Your blog is wonderful and I love your swap party post! I am hoping to throw one soon with my friends, and your post was very helpful!
So following you.
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This is the first time I’ve become a fan on Facebook for anything. That’s how much I want this dress. LOVE red.
The Lost in Love (in navy) DEFINITELY. What a beautiful and simple dress!
Love the Perfect Form Dress! I’m just confused about the $25 and under dress sale. When I click the link, everything is regularly priced.
The Perfect Form frock – would have to say black for practicality and wardrobe mixing potential but the purple is so lovely and more in line with Feb 14th
I am a facebook fan!
The frosted flowers cardigan. So cute and so festive in a bright popping pink, love it!!
i ADORE the whild cherry dress, and think it would flatter my figure quite splendidly!
and i am a fan of down east on facebook!
why the lost in love of course!
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i am a facebook fan.
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I’ve been on the verge of getting the lost in love dress for a while, now!
I have been drooling over the Wild Cherry dress for a week!
Am now a fan on FB!
I love the flower shp dress!
Ooooh, that’s a hard choice, but I think that I will have to go for the Oceanfront Dress in brown. It is so feminine, is adorable, looks totally comfortable and as an added bonus it is minus the frump-look that sweats have, and yet seems so stylishly versatile!
I definitely love the lost in love dress! I’ve been eyeing it for awhile!
Maybe I could got to the Fashion Island Amusement Park on wednesday and find something to wear on the 14th. What do you think?
I love the keep it real dress and the lost in love dress. I have been eyeing them both!
I am a facebook fan!
i am officially a dam on facebook. and i love that red dress! and you are so wonderfully wonderful rachael. thanks for all your inspiration.
loves!
britt
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not a dam. a fan. horribly embarrassing. im sorry.
loves!
britt
Oh dear. I would love to win that dress. I am crossing my toes!
If I thought I could pull the Lost in Love dress off during pregnancy, I would say that one, but since I’m not sure – I’ll go with the Oceanfront Dress in Navy!
Flower Shop Dress … hoping!!
The Perfect Form dress in Potent Purple looks so Romantic.
Jamee
xoxo
I would love to have the Oceanfront dress in charcoal! I don’t know how Valentinesish that will be, but I would so love that dress in charcoal.
I’m a fan of DEB on Facebook!
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I really like the Wild Cherry dress. I think it would go great w/ my red shoes & accessories. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I’m with you on the lost in love dress. Gorgeous.
And now I am their fan on facebook.
I have wanted the perfect form dress for quite some time now. But I LOVE downeast dresses–I own three and they are the BEST!!!
I am a fan on facebook!
i’m a lost in love girl…in the navy! i think it needs a cream or white sweater with a brown belt! oh, i’m dying.
i just put it in my cart but it didn’t come up at $25?? anyone know why?
I like the lost in love, perfect form, and ocean front. thanks for the giveaway!
Oh Ms. Reachel, the Lost in Love Dress is absolutely stunning, lovely and love-worthy.
Definitely the Lost in Love Dress. Lovely colour, neckline and length. Love the way the fabric skims over the tummy area!
Oh my gosh! I’m in love with Lost in Love, too! What beautiful dresses!
Wow…I love the crisscross panel dress! (And the new header!) But I think I’d take almost anything from their site…now off to peruse the $25 selection…
I was just looking at the Lost in Love Dress yesterday! It would be perfect for Valentine’s day, and still comfy for spring and summer!
I love your pick for a dress – such a gorgeous hue!
I love the Keep It Real dress. I’m trying to slowly build up my vacation wardrobe for our annual trip to Florida and this would be perfect as a dinner out outfit!
I’m a facebook fan now!
ooou! I like the lost in love dress too. BUT the Butterfly Kiss dress is whispering things about summer and outdoor cafes and warm breezes to me. le sigh!
and I’m now a fan on facebook!
hands down, love the flower shop dress.
fan on facebook.
I love the Perfect Form dress, so elegant!
and I’m also a fan on facebook now!
I also like the oceanfront dress, but as others have said, when I click the link to the $25 dresses they all show up regular price?
I am a facebook fan!
I think the lost in love dress would be perfect!Of course I would pair it with the frosted flower cardi in white and a pair of fab shoes and pretty bag!
I love the Butterfly Kiss Dress in navy, so cute!
I just started following them on fb!
Definitely the Lost in Love dress – it’s the one!
I adore the Lost in Love dress so!
I’ll wear whatever will fit over this 7 months pregnant belly of mine. Which one has the most stretch?? 🙂
I like your pick but in my pregnant condition, the Oceanfront dress would suit me better with it’s high empire waist. Makes one feel like a princess too.
Oooh, Oceanfront Dress in Chocolate, please!
By the way, love your blog!
I love the Butterfly Kiss Dress.
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I’d love the Lost In Love Dress!
I love the Keep it Real Dress…it is the perfect mix of fun, flirty, and cute. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I am in love with the red criss cross dress, too! If I don’t win, I think I’ll have to buy it anyways…
I’m a fan on on facebook of DownEast
I am also a fan on Facebook!
What I REALLY want is the white one with the fabulous colored, tiered bottom that’s in the banner on that page. But running a very tight second is the paisley Keep It Real dress. I’m a sucker for anything paisley!
I’m loving the Perfect Form dress! So pretty!
I’m loving the Perfect Form dress.
I am having a hard time between the oceanfront dress and the he loves me dress. They are all so lovely
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This is hard. I am drawn to the Perfect Form dress for a date night out with my husband but I love the Lost in Love for it’s easy, simple style and comfort–Chasing around four children requires that.
Also, a fan on facebook.
Thanks for all your great ideas!
The wild cherry dress is calling my name!
I am a DownEast facebook fan
I love your outfit, but should a middle figure try to pull off wearing a belt around dress and cardigan? I do sometimes and wear the belt higher up under my bust but is that something I should do?
He Loves Me Dress! Looks perfect for many seasons.
over the top or lost in love.
Wouldn’t this be perfect for valentine’s day!!
I am a fan on facebook!!
I would have to go with the Flower Shop dress, because Valentine’s Day for me is all about the flowers–giving them and (hopefully) getting them 🙂
I’m definitely loving the “He Loves Me” Dress. It could be combined with some colorful cardis for a funky look!
the “He Loves Me” dress for sure!! I’d looove to win such a pretty.
I like the butterfly kiss dress in Navy.
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I really liked the flower shop dress. Hope I win!
hands down the DownEast Lost in Love Dress (I have had my eye on it for the past couple of weeks) all the lovely colors, the way the fabric drapes is so beautiful!
What a great find, thank you! He Loves Me is adorable 🙂
The Perfect Form Dress with the Frosted Flowers Cardigan…purple and pink…what more could you want? 😉
I would have to say the ocean front dress as well! Its sooo long and beautiful! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THIS!: ) Unfortunatley, I don’t have the money to buy it: ) HINT HINT!LOL!:)
I’ve got to say, I love the perfect form dress in the purple – so pretty! Thanks for the opportunity~
The Flower Shop dress is gorgeous – love the cut and fabric choice!!
Think I’m going to have to go for Lost in Love.
I am a Facebook Fan.
love the “keep it real” dress!
I love the Keep it Real dress.
The Lost in Love dress in navy is perfection!!
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Lost in Love dress.
I’m partial to the Lost in Love dress too. Gorgeous. I think it would be especially flattering on my pear shape too 🙂
Either the “Lost in Love” or the “Wild Cherry”. Love them both!
Oceanfront Dress or Lost in Love Dress are my favorites
I’m already a facebook fan
The sale ended Jan. 30th 🙁
I love the Perfect Form Dress in Potent Purple. Reminds me of Love Poiton #9!
ohhh the “he loves me dress” of course. love!
I like the Butterfly Kiss dress and I love the pearl necklace with it!
The Butterfly Kiss dress for sure! What could be more romantic that colorful butterflies floating around this navy ensemble?
I just joined the group on Facebook. Is that the same as being a fan? I love Down East. 🙂
I think the butterfly kisses formal yet casual.
I am already a follower AND a fan on facebook.
Definitely the Wild Cherry Dress.
Absolutely the Love in Love dress for me too – although navy would be a better color choice.
I adore the He loves me dress – the pattern on the bottom is wonderful
oh my, i love those! i am loving the length & comfy-goodness of the oceanfront dress — but i am in love with the absolute femininity of the ‘he loves me’ dress… and then they had to go and have a perfectly flowy atlantic skirt! MMmmmmm…
Beautiful outfits!
-FringeGirl
I love the lost in love dress in raspberry wine. First of all what a great name for a color and what an interesting design.
I’m a fan of Down East Basics on Facebook.
I’m six months pregnant so I love the lost in love dress. It looks like it would still be long enough hoisted over this belly. You’re beautiful!
I just found this blog a few weeks ago and I am loving it!
I would choose “Keep it Real” and pair it with a cardigan for this cold weather!
-Stephanie
I really like the look of the Postcard dress. Great colors and style!
Oh I do think I need the “He LoveS Me” dress. It is so sweet and quaint.
I’m planning on cooking dinner for my family on Valentines, but I sure would love to be wearing the Formal Flower Dress (from the sale section).
I’m already a facebook fan. I love the Cherry One and the Postcard one. I love them all.
I like the lost in love dress too!
The Take a Bow dress is fabulous!
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Oceanfront is my favorite. I love the cherry one too, but I don’t look great in white.
I like the perfect form dress!
That ‘lost in love’ dress is delightful. I this I would like to buy it! It think it would travel nice (to somewhere warm!)
I’m a fan on FB!
Postcard Dress!!
I love those dresses! I’d probably go with the He loves me dress.
I’m a fan of DownEast basics!
“Lost in Love”, what else for Valentine’s Day?
The Lost in Love Dress is beautiful and it says Valentine all over it. It would look fabulous with nice accessories like the ensemble you created.
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My favorite is the Take A Bow dress — pretty color, nice sleeves and a tie waist…very flattering!
I have also become a fan on Facebook!
I like the Take a Bow Dress…gorgeous!
I like the Lost in Love dress! Adorable. The Oceanfront dress is also a huge favorite of mine.. I think it would be perfect for Summer!
I’m a DownEast Basics fan on Facebook!
He Loves Me. I love the lost in love, but I have a friend who has it, and it looks perfect on her, and our bodies are complete opposites, so it makes me wonder how it would look on me.
I love the Wild Cherry Dress! Thanks for the giveaway!
And I’m a fan on FB! Thanks!
This is wonderful, I wanted to feel lovely the next time I wear a dress. This site has helped me so much!! I would chose the Oceanfront Dress in Navy.
Lost in Love for sure! And Oh A date would be nice, too!
And, I’m now a fan!
Wow. What great and afordable stuff they have!
My favorite is the postcard dress!
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Ummm… the Butterfly Kiss dress in navy. I love them all. Thanks
I am loving the “lost in love” dress in navy! Simply beautiful!
The Lost in Love dress, actually. I’ve had my eye on it for a while. It would be nice to have something fun to wear, even though we probably won’t be able to go anywhere because of my husband’s recent surgery. I can still look pretty at home!
Ok I LOVE this dress. Wanna know why? Becuase I have none, nota one that is cute or flattering. I tried today even to wear a dress(hoping to dress more feminine this year) and I try it on and wow, so unflattering. I am one of the hourglass figures that you talk about but my torso seems too short for anything… I like the Oceanfront dress too:-)
The Lost in Love dress is gorgeous. And a perfect Valentines Day color!
I’m a fan on facebook!
butterfly kiss dress!
Two stood out for me, first is the he loves me dress because the print is eye catching and I’m a sucker for pintucks. But a very close second is the post card dress because again because of the vivid print.
I am now a fan of Down East Basics on Facebook.
I would also have to go with Lost in Love.
LOVE THEM ALL!! but my favorite is the lost in love one!! I hope I win! so I can surprise my Hubby with it!!
: )
who doesn’t love a red dress..the lost in love is great & the detailing is great. the take a bow is my second fave.
I can’t choose…ahh! But my top faves would be oceanfront…postcard…and lost in love.
I, too, love the “Lost in Love” dress, but I really also love “He Loves Me”… maybe sometime it’ll be available!
I just became a fan on facebook! I am loving the Lost in Love dress in either color. (and basically everything else on the website too. this could get out of control!)
i’m already a facebook fan!
I have been wanting the lost in love dress for a while. Normally I would go for the blue but I think I want to try something new and get the red. You’re Valentine outfit is inspiring me!
I’m already a facebook fan! Love that store!
I am a facebook fan!
There are many many dresses i like, but i narrowed it down to the perfect form dress and the lost in love oneboth so cute and both would show my waist
love love love the “lost in love” in navy…..and i have SO many ideas on how i could mix and match!
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I love the take a bow dress! So elegant!
I just found your blog and I LOVE it!
I love perfect form dress as well as the lost in love dress! Both are lovely! 🙂
I really would love a Lost In Love dress. I’ve been eye-ing it! 2 more months, and I can wear dresses that no longer have to accommodate nursing! 🙂
I love the keep it real dress!! Lovely!!
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of the dresses I love the He loves me Dress!
and a am a FB fan of Downeast!
I am a FB fan of Downeast!
It’s a tie between Lost in Love and Butterfly Kiss. Navy blue is my color. And might I complement you on your excellent outfit assembling skills? This particular ensemble warrants accolades! Love it with the boots 🙂
I love the formal flower dress in silver. Does the sale apply to every dress on the site?!
I love the Lost in Love dress-navy, since I am a redhead; but I also love the postcard dress! Of course I can’t wear either one for a couple more months since I am pregnant. But I am looking forward to wearing real clothes again!
really like the postcard dress!
oh, and i became a fb fan!
I have to say the Lost in Love Dress is my favorite too! Really cute!
I liking the He Loves Me Dress!!! Thanks so much! emilyhuber123@yahoo.com
Ooh, i’d love just about any DEB dress! I’ve seen the “lost in love” dress at other sites and I’m def. loving it the most!!
Wow, it is hard to choose. 🙂 I would say the “Perfect Form Dress.”
I love the Butterfly Kiss dress in geranium with a big, fun belt.
Take a Bow Dress is divine especially with that necklace!
Lots of choices, but I think I would choose the “He Loves Me Dress”
I agree with the lost in love dress! So cute
The “he loves me dress” looks so sweet! 🙂 Love the pop of color at the bottom!
I love the Take a Bow dress in green, it fits my style perfectly.
I really like the Oceanfront, but my husband would love the Lost in Love. So, maybe I need both!